Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ortizianum
ID:
1327217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 54: 78 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339671



Common Names

  • Ortizianum Xylobium
  • Xylobium Orchid
  • Tree Orchid


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Description

Xylobium ortizianum (also called Ortiz's Xylobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia and is found in lowland forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Xylobium ortizianum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylobium ortizianum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small with lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylobium ortizianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Xylobium ortizianum

Xylobium ortizianum is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Xylobium ortizianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylobium ortizianum?

Xylobium ortizianum

What is the common name of Xylobium ortizianum?

Ortiz's Xylobium

What is the family of Xylobium ortizianum?

Orchidaceae

Species in the Xylobium genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.